The Raymore-Peculiar School District has forged a partnership with Compass Health Network that will enable two licensed mental health therapists to provide services at school to Medicaid-eligible students who qualify.

A driver who died in crash in rural Cass County, Missouri, Dec. 21 has been identified as 31-year-old Brenton Walker, the sheriff’s office said. The crash was reported near Cleveland at Y highway and State Line Road.

For animal lovers who adopt and foster senior dogs and cats, the rewards can be immeasurable. Senior animals often gain a new lease on life and will return the gift of a home with the gift of their hearts.

The Harrisonville school board next week will consider a proposal to decrease early childhood offerings for 3-year-olds so the district can focus more effort on preparing 4-year-old children for kindergarten.

Raymore City Hall will spend about $520,000 on new improvements in the coming year, including a new entrance area that will be better for customers and will better protect the police evidence room beneath.

The St. Michael the Archangel Catholic High School in Lee’s Summit recently brought in a 3 and a half-month-old puppy named Mike as “director of love and hospitality.” The dog is being used to help students learn responsibility and to raise spirit